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ArticleTrauma monthly2014

Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Zoledronic Acid-Induced Bisphosphonate-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws.

Farzin Sarkarat, Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, Jahanfar Jahanbani, Dena Sepehri, Roozbeh Kahali, Zahra Nematollahi

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Article in Trauma monthly, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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16 citing papers in PubMed, 33 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Farzin SarkaratDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Buali Hospital, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Mohammad Hosein Kalantar MotamediTrauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran ; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Jahanfar JahanbaniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental Branch, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Dena SepehriPrivate Practice, Tehran, IR Iran.
Roozbeh KahaliDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Buali Hospital, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Zahra NematollahiSchool of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran · IRIslamic Azad University Dental Branch of Tehran · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is a well-known challenging entity warranting management. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) plays an important role in bone biology by enhancing bone repair and regeneration.

objectivesThe aim of this animal study was to evaluate the effects of PRP on zoledronic acid-induced BRONJ. MATERIALS AND

methodsSeven rats were given 0.04 mg Zoledronic acid intravenously once a week for five weeks. Two weeks later, the animals underwent extraction of their first lower molars, bilaterally. After clinical confirmation of the osteonecrosis, PRP was injected randomly into one of the extraction sockets of each rat. Three weeks later, all rats were sacrificed in order to obtain histological sections. The analysis of epithelialization was performed by McNamar's test, and the analysis of osteogenesis and angiogenesis was performed by the Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. P value was set at 0.05.

resultsWe found no significant differences between the two groups regarding the amount of epithelialization, angiogenesis or sequestrum formation (P > 0.05), but a significant difference was seen between the two groups regarding the amount of existing vital bone (P < 0.05).

conclusionsOur study demonstrates positive results (preservation or regeneration of bone) using PRP in treatment of BRONJ. Although PRP may enhance osseous regeneration, long-term follow-ups are required to confirm its benefits.

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BisphosphonateBisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the JawOsteonecrosisOsteoporosisPlatelet-Rich PlasmaZoledronic Acid

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